Sunggu Kwon
Papers
2
Total Citations
42
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2
About
Sunggu Kwon is a leading researcher in the field of humanoid robotics, with a primary focus on bipedal locomotion and dynamic walking control. His work centers on the mechanical design and control strategies that enable robots to walk with stability and efficiency. Kwon's major contributions include the development of the lower limbs for the humanoid robot Roboray, a 13-degree-of-freedom bipedal machine equipped with torque sensors, which serves as a critical experimental platform for studying force-controlled walking. His most cited paper, "Development of the lower limbs for a humanoid robot" (2012, 32 citations), provides a foundational overview of this system. In another notable work, "Optimal gait primitives for dynamic bipedal locomotion" (2012, 10 citations), Kwon introduced a framework for generating self-stable walking patterns through numerical optimization and state-dependent torque control. These contributions have advanced the understanding of how to achieve robust, dynamic gait in humanoid robots, making his research highly relevant for engineers and roboticists working on legged locomotion.
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Top Papers
- 1Development of the lower limbs for a humanoid robot32 citations · 2012
- 2Optimal gait primitives for dynamic bipedal locomotion10 citations · 2012